双核

[randall_flagg]

你的电脑是shuang1he2的吗？I'm assuming I was asked if it is 双核？But what is a double-core computer? Yikes!

Thanks,

Randall

[Jonny Wang]

Randall,

They should be asking you if your computer has dual-processors. Intel has a new dual processor called the Duo, and alot of new computers (especially desktops, I think) have that processor (or should it be processors?).

I guess maybe it's kind of like having 2 engines in a car - more speed/power?

[imron]

A dual-core processor is when a single processor contains two processors inside, so basically it's like 2-in-1. It can offer higher performance when executing different tasks at the same time which is very common on todays computers. Check out this article for more info.

Note, there is a difference between dual-processors, and dual-core processors. The former means you'll have two physical items that plug-in to your motherboard, and the latter is a single item, essentially containing two processors in one.

[889]

They're asking if you have a dual-core processor: two processors on a single chip.

Note it's not the same as 双芯 shuang xin dual processors, which means your MB has two single-core chips.

[randall_flagg]

Wow! Thank's! That got a lot of answers, and fast, too!

So it wasn't just the language barrier but me being a tech-morone, I guess. But you awesome folks out there helped me once more...

Mmmh, that makes me think: I should just translate all the problems I have in my life (this sound worse than it actually is) into Chinese, pretend that I don't know what's going on and ya'll will help me out?

Just kidding, of course...